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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Biggest Mistakes New Self-Employed People Make (And How to Avoid Them)

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Starting out self-employed is exciting — until the quiet mistakes start costing you time, money, and momentum. This episode breaks down the 8 most common mistakes new self-employed people make and exactly how to avoid each one before they derail your progress.You'll learn:• Why doing too many things at once kills momentum• How underpricing attracts the wrong clients• Why vague positioning makes everything harder• The business fundamentals most beginners skip• How to prepare for slow periods before they become a crisisSelf-employment models: https://selfemployedideas.com/self-employment-models-the-complete-guide/Listen to Episode 10 first → How to Price Your Work When You're Self-Employedhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0rRf2Lwhs01jECvVh9V38tNext episode → Episode 12: How to Get Your First Paying Client When Nobody Knows Youhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1A8YR44eA320dTseLUEBRz

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